Spending too long on social media could contribute to burnout

Women (57%) feel lonelier than men (46%), the research reports. — AFP Relaxnews

People who spend the most time on social media are more prone to burnout, and women are more affected than men, according to a European report. However, young Europeans attribute their feelings of loneliness mainly to work, rather than to social networks.

Sixty percent of Europeans have already suffered from or at least experienced temporary feelings of burnout, especially young people aged 18 to 34, reports the “2024 STADA Health Report”. The research, carried out among 46,000 respondents in 23 countries, highlights the role of social networks in this phenomenon.